Magdalena Morey

Magdalena Morey

Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain

About Magdalena Morey

-- Magdalena has a strong affinity to nature and ecology and loves to explore paths less trodden. This influence can be clearly seen in her abstract land and waterscapes which invariably evoke some sense of her state of mind. Sometimes they are bold, vibrant and direct but many are more complex, a slight sense of wistfulness woven into the intricate and serene reflections and sun-kissed clouds. She is also interested in the inner workings of the mind which is reflected in her love of painting the feminine form; her figurative pieces are not direct self-portraits but as with her landscapes, there is always some aspect of her own internal state of being that is represented. -- Born in 1974, Magdalena grew up in the historic university town of Lublin in Poland. After 5 years of art college, she went on to study painting at university for another 5 years, supporting herself and her university fees by working full time at a local art studio, painting flowers and landscapes for the interior decorating industry. -- Becoming a first time mother in Cambridge, England in 2006 was both challenging and highly rewarding. The demands of pregnancy and motherhood meant that she was unable to paint as often as she had been used to, but she still found various venues in which to display her work and held a large solo exhibition in a converted church in the very heart of the city. During this time she also developed an interest in graphic design and completed an advanced computer art and web design course. In 2008 she received her first offer for permanent gallery representation, with whom she still maintains a close and valued working relationship. -- Soaring Alps, turquoise glacial lakes and nursing her second child dominated the next few years as the family moved to a small town just to the north Zurich. The Swiss sense of luxurious minimalism began to display itself in her more selective palettes and continued trend towards abstraction, culminating in a solo exhibition in the ancient spa town of Baden. -- The soulful call of Spain became irresistible and in 2015 Magdalena and her family moved to Aranjuez and it's elegant gardens of Rodrigo fame. Becoming officially self employed in early 2016, she was catapulted full time into the studio and by the end of the year she had successfully build a solid online presence and had begun to get noticed by galleries for her uniquely beautiful style. Magdalena's rise as an increasingly popular emerging artist has continued unabated, bringing with it numerous opportunities for representation and exhibition. -- Magdalena now lives with her family in the beautiful Asturias region in the Jurassic north of Spain where she continues to develop her unique mixed media style of emotional abstraction, swinging by varying degrees between expressionism and impressionism.

Education:

- Advanced Computer Art (Photoshop, Illustrator) OCR Level 3, Pitman Training Centre, Cambridge, England.
- 1st class Masters Degree in Painting from Marie Curie Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland.
- Diploma in Tapestry, C.K. Norwid Art College, Lublin, Poland

Events:

- "Abstract Landscapes" Workshop (2018 August), Dorset, England. Teaching 3 self self-organised workshop.
- Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong (2018 May), Hong Kong. Represented by Signet Contemporary Art. Mixed exhibition.
- "Creating Powerful Art using Strong Mixed Media Design & Colour (2018 May), hosted by Galleria Aurea, Rome, Italy. Teaching workshop.
- Affordable Art Fair Hampstead (2018 May), London, England. Represented by the Darryl Nantais Gallery. Mixed exhibition.
- Fresh: Contemporary Art Fair (2018 April), Cheltenham, England. Represented by the Darryl Nantais Gallery. Mixed exhibition.
- World Art Dubai (2018 April), Dubai, UAE. Represented by Signet Contemporary Art. Mixed exhibition.
- Affordable Art Fair Battersea (2018 March), London, England. Represented by Signet Contemporary Art. Mixed exhibition.
- LA Art Show (2018 January), Los Angeles, USA. Represented by Signet Contemporary Art. Mixed exhibition.
- Singapore Art Fair (2017), Singapore. Represented by Signet Contemporary Art. Mixed exhibition.
- Edinburgh Art Fair (2017), Edinburgh, Scotland. Represented by Darryl Nantais Gallery. Mixed exhibition.
- Cambridge Art Fair (2017,2016, 2015), Cambridge, England. Represented by Darryl Nantais Gallery. Mixed exhibition.
- Malaga International Art Fair (2017 June/July), Spain. Solo exhibition.
- Fresh: Contemporary Art Fair (2017 May), Cheltenham, England. Represented by the Darryl Nantais Gallery, England
- Koelner Liste Contemporary Art Fair (2017 April), Cologne, Germany. Represented by Galeria Gaudi, Madrid, Spain.
- Chester Art Fair (2016), Chester, England. Represented by Darryl Nantais Gallery. Mixed exhibition.

Exhibitions:

- Dockside Gallery (Beginning September 2018), Tweedmouth, England
- KvadART Gallery (Beginning August 2018), Novosibirsk, Russia
-Gallery & Barrow (Beginning August 2018), Bath, England
- Morningside Gallery (Beginning July 2018), Edinburgh, Scotland
- Darryl Nantais Gallery (2018 June 15 – July 28), near Cambridge, England. Solo exhibition.
-Back to the Picture Gallery (May 27 – June 24), San Francisco, USA. Represented by TryItArt. “Taste of the World” mixed exhibition.
- Galería Juca Claret (2018 April 20 – May 25), Madrid, Spain. Joint exhibition.
- Carré d'Artistes (January 2018 - Present), Barcelona, Spain
- Feel & Flow Galeria (2017 December – 2018 January), Madrid, Spain. Mixed Exhibition
- The Lane Gallery (2017 September – 2018 January), Truro, England. Mixed exhibition
Signet Contemporary Art (2017 September - Present), London, England
-Galeria Aurea (2017 September - Present), Rome, Italy.
- Merlino Bottega d'Art (2017 June/July), Florence, Italy. Mixed exhibition.
- Galleria Mentana (2017 June/July), Florence, Italy. Mixed Exhibitions.
- Nasty Women Exhibition Alkmaar (2017 May), Stadskantine Alkmaar, Netherlands. Mixed exhibition.
- Galeria Retxa (2017 May - present), Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain. Permanent representation
- Feel&Flow Galeria (2017 April), Madrid, Spain. “Reflejos”. Mixed exhibition.
- Wychwood Gallery (2017 May - present), Deddington, England. Permanent representation.
- Darryl Nantais Gallery (2017 March-April), Linton, Cambridge, England. Joint exhibition
- Feel&Flow Galeria (2017 March), Madrid, Spain - “Mujeres”. Mixed exhibition.
- Corte-Real Gallery (2017 January - Present), Paderne, Algarve, Portugal. Permanent representation.
- Galeria Scalia (2014), Baden, Switzerland. Solo exhibition.
- The Darryl Nanatais Gallery (2008-present), Cambridge, England. Permanent representation.
- Art with Heart (2006), Cambridge, England. Mixed exhibition.
- Fisher Hall Arts & Crafts Fair (2005), Cambridge, England. Mixed exhibition.
- The Michaelhouse Center (2005), Cambridge, England. Solo exhibition.